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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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